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Implementation Plan

Trent River Crossing & Arterial Road Network

Prepared for Northumberland County by IBI Group November 22, 2017

IBI GROUP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

TRENT RIVER CROSSING & ARTERIAL ROAD NETWORK Prepared for Northumberland County

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CLIENT: Northumberland County PROJECT NAME: Trent River Crossing & Arterial Road Network REPORT TITLE: Trent River Crossing & Arterial Road Network IBI REFERENCE: 39961 VERSION:

DIGITAL MASTER: [File Location] ORIGINATOR: Marianne Alden REVIEWER: Don Drackley AUTHORIZATION: Don Drackley CIRCULATION LIST:

HISTORY: Ver. 3



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1 1.1 The Project 2

1.2 Consultant Retention 2

2 Consultation 3 2.1 External Agencies and First Nations 3

2.2 Information Requested 3

2.3 Information Provided 3

3 Implementation Plan Requirements 4

3.1 Cultural Heritage 4

3.1.1 Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport Comments 5

3.2 Archaeology 5

3.2.1 Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport Comments 6

3.3 Natural Heritage 6

3.3.1 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Comments 6

3.3.2 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry 8

3.3.3 Lower Trent Conservation Authority Comments 8

3.3.4 Parks Canada 9

3.3.5 Transport Canada 9

3.3.6 Fisheries and Oceans Canada 9

3.4 Property Acquisition/Compensation Plan 10

3.5 Bridge Design 10

3.6 Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities 10

3.6.1 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Comments 10

3.7 Road Design and Construction 10

3.7.1 Infrastructure Ontario 10

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Table of Contents (continued) 3.8 Construction Monitoring 11

3.9 Land Use/Official Plan Amendment 12

4 First Nations 13 4.1 Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte 13

4.1.1 Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Comments 13

4.2 Alderville First Nation 13

4.2.1 Alderville First Nation Comments 13

4.3 Curve Lake First Nation 13

4.3.1 Curve Lake First Nation Comments 14

4.4 Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation 14

4.4.1 Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation 14

5 Reporting / Permitting / Consultation Requirements Summary 14

EXHIBITS Exhibit 1-1 Location of Second Street/Alma Street Bridge 1

Exhibit 3-1 Potential Short-Term Construction Related Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigating Measures 11

Exhibit 3-2 Long Term Environmental Issues and Mitigating Measures 12

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Parks Canada Templates

Appendix B – Registered Plan of Federal Lands

Appendix C - Transport Canada: Navigation Protection Program Notice of Work Form

Appendix D - Consultation

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1 Introduction The County of Northumberland plans to construct a new bridge across the Trent River in the Municipality of Trent Hills at Campbellford, between Second Street and Alma Street (Exhibit 1-1). A Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment prepared by the County for this planned undertaking was endorsed by the Ontario Minister of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) in June 2017. It was confirmed that the Environmental Study Report (ESR) submitted by the County in 2016 satisfies all consultation and environmental assessment requirements.

Exhibit 1-1 Location of Second Street/Alma Street Bridge

The County next plans to initiate the final detailed design of this new Trent River crossing. The design process will include the need to conform to MOECC conditions of the Environmental Assessment endorsement before construction, involving:

1. Create a risk management plan for road salt application;

2. Consult on adding cycling lanes to the final design;

3. Post the final design of the County web site; and

4. Submit the final design and consultation record to MOECC Director of Environment Assessment Branch.

The final design will also include incorporating a number of actions, permits and other requirements made by involved external agencies and First Nations. These requirements are the subject of this Implementation Plan, which is intended to help guide preparation of the detailed bridge design and permitting.

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1.1 The Project The County of Northumberland has received Minister of the Environment and Climate Change endorsement to build a new bridge across the Trent River in the Municipality of Trent Hills at Campbellford. The recommended project design includes:

A new two lane bridge with sidewalks, plus left turn lanes at the terminal intersections, extending from the intersection of Grand Road and Alma Street on the west side of the Trent River to Second Street near Front Street South on the east side, to be designed to meet the river crossing requirements of the Trent-Severn Waterway;

Signalization of the Grand Road/Alma Street intersection;

Realignment of Saskatoon Avenue under the east side of the new bridge;

Geometric changes to Alma Street and Simpson Street South including minor widening where required and construction to urban design standards; and

Eventual replacement of the existing two-lane Bridge Street bridge at the end of its structural design life, estimated to be approximately 30 years.

The purpose of this Implementation Plan is to detail:

Commitments outlined in the Class EA Environmental Study Report (ESR);

Directions from the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change; and

Consultation from involved External Agencies and First Nations.

1.2 Consultant Retention For a large, high profile design and construction engineering project such as the Trent River Second/Alma bridge in Campbellford, Northumberland County has two basic options on the process used to select the bridge detailed design and construction administration consultants:

Follow the County’s standard consultant selection process by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the MERX system as a public tender open to all respondents to design and build the bridge. The RFP would have to be very detailed in terms of project scope, requirements and details. It typically would also require a cost quote. The County could short-list consultants for interviews; or

Follow the pre-qualification Request For Qualifications (RFQ) process currently used for example by Metrolinx to request bridge design/construction qualifications, experience and references. Rather than a detailed RFP, this pre-qualification process would focus on a project description by the County, and qualifications from respondents not including cost. The County would then short-list 3-4 respondents based on a basic list of criteria such as experience in bridge design, bridge architecture, sensitive bridge locations and public consultation management. Each pre-qualified and short-listed firm would then be asked to submit a cost quote. The short-listed firms may also be interviewed, but by then they would all be expected to be qualified so the deciding factor would be cost. We recommend the County consider this approach.

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2 Consultation 2.1 External Agencies and First Nations The following external Agencies and First Nations were contacted in the preparation of this Implementation Plan, as a continuation of contacts made and input received during the Class EA preparation:

Federal Agencies

Parks Canada

Transport Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Provincial Agencies

Ministry of the Environmental and Climate Change

Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Infrastructure Ontario

Lower Trent Conservation Authority

First Nations Communities

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation

Mississaugas of Scugog First Nation

Alderville First Nation

Curve Lake First Nation

Municipalities

Municipality of Trent Hills

County of Northumberland

2.2 Information Requested Involved external Agencies and First Nations were sent an email by IBI Group on August 18, 2017 requesting the following information:

1. Updated agency contact name, postal address, email address and phone number;

2. Reporting and/or permitting requirements from the agency;

3. Any reporting and/or permitting Terms of Reference or formatting; and

4. Where reporting and/or permitting is required, when does it need to be submitted – prior to start of detailed design, during detailed design, following detailed design completion, during or following construction completion.

2.3 Information Provided The following information was provided to the contacted external Agencies and First Nations:

An electronic copy of the Class EA ESR;

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A link to additional information on the County website: http://www.northumberlandcounty.ca/en/departments_publicworks/Trent_River_Crossin g_EA.asp

A summary of the following commitments made in the ESR:

o Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport:

Heritage Impact Statement for 3 properties; (BHR-1-17 Second St; BHR-26-120 Grand Rd; BHR-4-116 Grand Rd);

Conservation Plan for 3 properties; (BHR-17 Second St; BHR-17-94 Frank St; BHR-22-109 Saskatoon St;

Cultural Heritage Documentation report for 2 heritage landscapes;(CHL-7 east side of Trent River; CHL-2 Alma St Streetscape); and

Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment.

o Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change:

Permit to Take Water;

Road Salt Management Plan; and

Detailed Design Review.

o Transport Canada:

Authorization under the Navigation Protection Program; and

Navigable Waters Protection Act Work Approval.

o Parks Canada:

Detailed Environmental Impact Analysis;

Shoreline & In-water Works Permit; and

Bridge Agreement (based on construction completion).

o Trent-Severn Waterway:

Environmental Impact Assessment.

In response, Parks Canada provided a Generic Terms of Reference for the Preparation of a Detailed Environmental Impact Analysis and Detailed Impact Analysis report template for confirmation (see Appendix A).

3 Implementation Plan Requirements This section outlines the commitments for detailed design and construction made in Section 9.0 of the ESR along with applicable external Agency correspondence and requirements. All correspondence is in Appendix D.

3.1 Cultural Heritage Construction activities and staging should be suitably planned and undertaken to avoid impacts to identified cultural heritage resources.

1. A Heritage Impact Statement should be conducted at the earliest possible stage of detailed design for the following properties:

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a. Built Heritage Resource (BHR) 1 at 17 Second Street (designated under Part IV Ontario Heritage Act);

b. BHR 26 at 120 Grand Road; and

c. BHR4 at 116 Grand Road only (if detailed design confirms the house will need to be demolished).

2. The Second/Alma bridge and associated retaining walls should be suitably designed to be sympathetic to the historical setting and context of the area as an intact late-nineteenth/early twentieth-century residential neighbourhood, especially on the east side of the Trent River.

3. Conservation plans should be developed for resources whose long-term viability might be in jeopardy due to the proposed undertaking. Consider conservation plans for:

a. BHR 1 located at 17 Second Street;

b. BHR 17 located at 94 Frank Street; and

c. BHR 22 located at 109 Saskatoon Avenue.

4. Cultural heritage evaluation would need to be conducted as part of the conservation plans for BHR 17 and BHR 22

5. Where built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes are expected to be impacted through alteration to their setting, a cultural heritage documentation report by a qualified heritage consultant should be prepared in advance of construction activities and submitted to local repositories for archival purposes. Cultural heritage documentation reports should be completed for:

a. Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) 7 (east side of the Trent River as a whole and for its component parts that are to be impacted); and

b. CHL 2 (Alma Street streetscape).

6. Feasibility of implementing tree protection zones should be investigated for all identified cultural heritage resources where tree removal is planned.

7. Should future work require an expansion of the study area then a qualified heritage consultant should be contacted.

3.1.1 Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport Comments Comments received from the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport (MTCS) on September 5, 2017 stated that the cultural heritage studies provided in the email (outlined in Section 2.3) were consistent with the commitments in Sections 9.1.1 of the ESR. MTCS requests electronic copies of the reports as they are completed.

The contact at MTCS is Rosi Zirger, Heritage Planner, [email protected].

3.2 Archaeology Conduct a Stage 2 survey of the Second/Alma crossing early in the detailed design process once the exact location of the bridge structure and associated works is confirmed. As requested, involve the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in the Stage 2 survey.

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3.2.1 Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport Comments Comments received from MTCS on September 5, 2017 stated that the cultural heritage studies provided in the email (outlined in Section 2.3) were consistent with the commitments in Sections 9.1.2 of the ESR. MTCS requests an electronic copy of the Stage 2 survey when complete.

The contact at MTCS is Rosi Zirger, Heritage Planner, [email protected].

3.3 Natural Heritage 1. The contractor will be confined to the minimum area necessary to perform the work.

2. No in-water work can occur from May 15 to June 30 to protect spawning, incubation and emergence of warmwater fish species.

3. Utilization of a barge for construction within the Trent River will require preparation of a detailed environmental protection plan.

4. In-water work will commence only when all required materials are at hand to minimize the duration of in-water work.

5. Construction will be staged to minimize the duration of in-water work.

6. Follow best construction practices, fish mortality prevention, erosion / sediment control and riparian vegetation maintenance. Provide opportunities for habitat enhancement.

7. Aquatic compensation measures included in the detailed design and construction must not affect minimum standards under the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Government of Canada 2013).

8. Authorization and/or approval under the Navigation Protection Program of Transport Canada amended 2014 (to be confirmed early in detailed design).

9. Navigable Waters Protection Act Notice of Works will be required from Transport Canada.

10. A formal Authorization for the Harmful Destruction of Fish Habitat from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans if a HADD is confirmed.

11. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be prepared. The Plan will provide details on the inspection, maintenance and documentation procedures during all stages of construction.

12. Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Permit to Take Water.

13. Species at Risk Authorization under the Endangered Species Act.

14. Parks Canada Detailed Impact Analysis.

15. Parks Canada Shoreline & In-water Works permit (based on approval of the Detailed Impact Analysis by Parks Canada).

16. Parks Canada Bridge Agreement when construction is complete.

17. Trent-Severn Waterway Environmental Impact Analysis.

3.3.1 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Comments

3.3.1.1 MOECC June 19, 2017 Minister Endorsement

On June 19, 2017, correspondence was received from the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change endorsing the Environmental Assessment with the following conditions:

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1. In accordance to the approved Trent Source Protection Plan, the County shall create a Risk Management Plan for road salt application prior to operation of the Project.

2. The County shall submit the Project’s Risk Management Plan to the Director of the Environmental Approvals Branch prior to operation of the Project.

3. The Proponents shall consult with interested persons, on the integration of cycling lanes into the final design of the Project.

a. The Proponents shall consider designated cycle lanes as part of the final design for the proposed Project.

b. .The final design of the Project, including the integration of cycling lanes; and the rationale for the final design shall be posted on the Proponents website prior to construction of the Project.

c. The Proponents shall submit the final design for the Project, the rationale for the final design and documentation on consultation to the Director of the Environmental Approvals Branch prior to construction of the Project.

3.3.1.2 MOECC August 22, 2017

On August 22, 2017, correspondence was received from Shannon Gauthier stating:

The County must fulfill the conditions imposed by the Minister of the Environment for the June 19, 2017 decision on the Part II Order requests for the Trent River Crossing and Arterial Road Network.

The June 19, 2017 decisions from the Minister of MOECC was attached to the email correspondence, and is detailed in Sections 3.3.1.1 and 3.6.1.

3.3.1.3 MOECC August 24, 2017 Re: Risk Management Plan

On August 24, 2017, correspondence was received from Jon Orpana detailing that projects that have gone through the Part II Order process require continued involvement from the Environmental Approvals Branch, hence the involvement of Kathleen O’Neill [email protected]).

For non-core MOECC staff, David Fisher [email protected] is the contact for permitting and other MOECC staff that may be required for the Technical Support Section of review requests by referral from the district.

A final commitment letter of February 2, 2016 acknowledges that the consultant / proponent agreed:

To sediment sampling in the vicinity of bridge construction to ascertain if there is any contaminated sediment that may have to be addressed or mitigated.

The resulting analysis should be submitted to the Peterborough District Office.

The correspondence also made reference to Source Water Projection commitments, discussed further next in Section 3.3.1.4

3.3.1.4 MOECC April 27, 2016 Re: Risk Management Plan

Correspondence sent by Jennifer Moulton on April 27, 2016 detailed the following as items that must be assessed:

The proponent must assess whether there are any policies in the approved Source Protection Plan that apply to the Intake Protection Zone - 1 (where both the Bridge

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Street bridge and newly proposed Second/Alma crossing are located) that would either prohibit the development or that would require some other form of management.

The concerns would focus largely around:

The transportation corridor and the potential for spills, and the bridges would both need to be included in the Emergency Response Plan for the County of Northumberland.

Application of salt on both bridges would require inclusion in the salt management plans.

The potential for construction activities to be affected which would require specific information to be provided and may require the need for a Risk Management Plan to ensure that appropriate precautions are taken during the construction phase.

Whether or not the bridge will also provide a connection for storm or sewer pipes. If this is the case then:

o Existing Storm Sewer System / Transport Pathway The existing Storm Sewer System is identified as a transport pathway as in

the Assessment Report http://trentsourceprotection.on.ca/images/pdfs/assessment-reports/Trent_AR_Report_Maps_Chapter_4_11a-11h.pdf. However, the Vulnerability Score of the IPZ1 is already 10, therefore any modified transport pathway cannot increase the vulnerability score to more than its existing score of 10.

o Vulnerability Score for IPZ2. Map 4-11a shows transport pathway for the sewer system on both sides of

river of IPZ-1. If the Alternative Bridge was connected to sewers and pipes it may increase the vulnerability score of IPZ2 (to 10) and therefore may extend the extent of the transport pathway further south.

o The existing bridge is not identified as a transport pathway. The surrounding service network is but since the bridge is not connected to sewer it is not a transport pathway.

3.3.2 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry No comments were received from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). The contact was Catherine Warren, District Planner, [email protected].

3.3.3 Lower Trent Conservation Authority Comments Correspondence sent to MOECC on May 25, 2016 from Lower Trent Conservation identified the crossing as being located in the Intake Protection Zone 1 for the Campbellford Municipal Surface Water System. This is the most vulnerable part of the intake protection zone and bridge construction and maintenance must conform to policies within the Trent Source Protection Plan (SPP).

Concerning the storm drainage infrastructure around the Second/Alma crossing, this modification is considered a transport pathway as it would redirect the natural flow of water to surface water sources. The Proponents are required to notify the Source Protection Committee and the Lower Trent Source Protection Authority upon obtaining the necessary approvals to complete the infrastructure modifications.

The risk from road salt application on the new and existing crossing are managed through the establishment of a Risk Management Plan that implements best management practices to minimize any impacts to the drinking water supply. This is established through an agreement between the Risk Management Official (Lower Trent Conservation) and the County of Northumberland.

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The Trent SPP contains an optional policy that directs Northumberland County and Municipality of Trent Hills to update local emergency response plans or spill contingency plans to address potential spills along highways which would include both the existing crossing and the Second/Alma crossing.

The proposed crossing is located within the regulated areas Ontario Regulation 163/06 – Lower Trent Region Conservation Authority: Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shoreline and Watercourses. A permit will be required http://www.ltc.on.ca/cms_lib/OntReg163-06PermitApplication_2017.pdf.

The contact for Lower Trent Conservation is Janet Noyes, Manager, Development Services and Water Resources, [email protected].

3.3.4 Parks Canada Correspondence received on September 7, 2017 identified the following Parks Canada requirements:

1. An In-Water and Shoreline work application will need to be submitted for the project prior to the start of detailed design. Through the application process which will continue until detailed design completion, different sections of Parks Canada will review and provide input on the project, including review by Cultural Resource Management Engineering and Operations.

2. The Environmental Assessment documents (understood to be the Municipal Class EA documents prepared by Northumberland County), will need to be approved prior to the issuance of a permit under the Historic Canals Regulations. Part of the review may require an archeological assessment.

3. A bridge agreement will be required following construction completion as well separate licences for any proposed infrastructure (pipes, cables) crossing the bridge. Following detailed design completion and prior to the issuance of a permit under the Historic Canals Regulations, a licence for the temporary use of Federal Crown Lands during construction. Any federal lands required for the bridge not covered by the bridge agreement will also be required to come under licence.

4. A registered plan of federal Crown lands in the vicinity of the second/Alma crossing was provided and is included in Appendix B of this Implementation Plan.

The contact for Parks Canada is Beth McEachern, Manager Realty Services – Ontario Waterways, [email protected].

3.3.5 Transport Canada Correspondence was received on October 20, 2017 from the Navigation Protection Program of Transport Canada, Ontario Region. They will require a Notice of Works (Appendix C) that must be submitted following the completion of detailed design, prior to the commencement of any work. This information was provided by Kelly Thompson, Inspection Officer, Navigation Protection Program: Transport Canada, Ontario Region, 100 Front Street South, Sarnia, ON N7T 2M4, phone 519-333-6330, [email protected].

3.3.6 Fisheries and Oceans Canada No comments were received from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The contact was [email protected].

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3.4 Property Acquisition/Compensation Plan Review, revise as needed and finalize the County’s property compensation policy once the detailed river crossing design is completed.

3.5 Bridge Design Design of a new Second/Alma bridge, and the eventual Bridge Street bridge replacement structure will meet the design requirements of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code in effect at that time.

Recommend a bridge architect be retained as part of the Second/Alma bridge detailed design team to ensure the bridge design, and that of the approach retaining walls, be aesthetically pleasing and fit visually and historically with the Trent River waterscape at the crossing location.

3.6 Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities Sidewalks on each side will provide for pedestrian traffic, with a shoulder area adjacent to the travel lanes for bicycle traffic. During detailed design, the option of providing an exclusive 1.5 m wide marked bike lane on each side of the bridge will be explored as required by MOECC endorsement conditions, along with the impacts of the added bridge width and cost.

Detailed design will include how to link the bridge sidewalks with existing or proposed sidewalks and/or trails at each end of the bridge.

3.6.1 Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change Comments On June 19, 2017, correspondence was received from the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change requesting consultation with interested persons concerning integrating bike lanes in detailed design.

3.7 Road Design and Construction On the east side of the Second/Alma bridge crossing, during times of temporary road closures, local residents and emergency services will be notified by the County of the closure schedule, and traffic will have to access Saskatoon Street both from the north, and from the south via Trent Drive and the Trent Canal swing bridge. Final alternative access arrangements and routes will be finalized with affected residents before construction commences.

On the west side of the Second/Alma bridge crossing, the County will maintain through traffic service and property access on Grand Road at all times during construction. Construction activities will require reducing traffic to a single lane, if possible, during the course of some days, with restoration of two-way traffic at the end of the day required by the construction contract. The contractor will be required to submit a construction staging plan for the Grand Road realignment at Alma Street with the objective being to minimize impacts on adjacent businesses (i.e. Canadian Tire, Tim Horton’s).

3.7.1 Infrastructure Ontario No comments were received to date. The contact is Lisa Myslicki, [email protected].

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3.8 Construction Monitoring 1. An Environmental / Construction Inspector will monitor the site during construction to

ensure that construction fencing, tree protection barriers and erosion and sediment control measures are installed correctly and are functioning.

2. The Inspector will ensure the short-term construction related environmental impacts and proposed mitigating measures (Exhibit 3-1) and long-term issues and mitigating measures (Exhibit 3-2) made in Section 7.6.4 of the 2009 AECOM Final Draft ESR and incorporated into the final ESR, are followed. This includes having contact information for the MOECC Spills Action Centre as part of construction monitoring (1-800-268-6060).

Exhibit 3-1 Potential Short-Term Construction Related Environmental Impacts and Proposed Mitigating Measures

FACTOR AFFECTED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATING MEASURES

Natural Environment

1. Fisheries Disruption of spawning periods in the river due to construction at river crossing.

Restrict work to be undertaken within river during spawning periods; March 16 to June 30 inclusive of any given year.

Loss of fish habitat during construction of new river crossing structure.

Careful installation of sheet piling/sandbags to minimize disruption in watercourse. Details to be developed at final design stage.

Minimize construction period within watercourse.

2. Water Quality Chemical contamination of river from construction operations.

General contamination: Prohibit the placement of construction debris or fuel containers within 30 m of the river.

Fuel contamination: Control equipment refuelling and maintenance and storage of fuel containers.

Storage of materials: Prohibit storage of waste, surplus organic material and topsoil on areas adjacent to river.

Watering from dewatering: Discharge water either into settling basin or vegetated buffer area.

3. Erosion and Sedimentation Sediment transport in storm water runoff.

Minimize extent and period of surface exposure, particularly for drainage ditches

Slope erosion and stability. Incorporate all erosion and sedimentation control measures in accordance with MOE’s and MNR’s current guidelines.

Loss of vegetation to accommodate selected design of river crossing.

Limits of work to be delineated in field prior to construction commencement to minimize environmental impacts.

Vegetation that is subject to significant environmental damage should be fertilized to

Damage to trees in close proximity of working area.

Erect snow fence leading around dripline of trees in close proximity to work area, do not allow traffic/working equipment around dripline.

Consider local modifications in grading to reduce impact on vegetation in close proximity to work

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5. Air Quality Reduced air quality due to dust. Apply water and calcium during construction.

Reduced air quality due to open burning.

Open burning will not be permitted.

Social Environment

1. Maintenance of Road Traffic

Delays to traffic due to construction. Maintain traffic movements to local residents at all times. Stage construction to minimize delays. Utilize flag persons.

2. Assurance of Traffic Safety Roadway safety compromised due to construction activities.

Standard construction safety practices to be carried out on site.

Require Contractor to conform to the construction requirements of Ontario Traffic Manual “Book 7”.

3. Noise Increased noise levels. Adhere to municipal bylaw hours of construction operation. Ensure proper maintenance of construction equipment.

Note: This table was adapted from the Final Draft ESR prepared by AECOM dated August 2009.

Exhibit 3-2 Long Term Environmental Issues and Mitigating Measures

FACTOR AFFECTED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATING MEASURES

Natural Environment

1. Vegetation Loss of vegetation to accommodate selected design.

Re-vegetation proposed in strategic locations to ameliorate the negative environmental impact of vegetation loss.

2. Water Quality Reduced water quality due to motor vehicle contaminants contained in roadway run-off.

Provide storm sewer connections to existing storm sewers on either side of river crossing and employ stormwater management to reduce discharge of contaminants to receiving

Reduced water quality due to road salting operations.

Road salting operations to be carefully monitored on river crossing with a view to reducing salt

3. Fisheries Loss of fisheries due to construction of river crossing structure and watercourse channelization.

Construction details developed at detail design stage to be reviewed by both MNR and Trent-Severn Waterway in accordance with the policies set forth in the Fisheries Act prior to construction in order to ensure no net loss of fisheries habitat.

3.9 Land Use/Official Plan Amendment The Municipality of Trent Hills will be required to pass an Official Plan Amendment to include a Second-Alma corridor crossing and any associated reclassification of roads.

Northumberland County must determine if a similar County Official Plan Amendment is required.

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4 First Nations This section outlines the commitments for detailed design and construction made in Section 9.0 of the ESR along with applicable First Nations correspondence and requirements.

4.1 Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte 1. Provide Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) with detailed environmental impact

analyses that will be required by federal and provincial agencies as part of the detailed design, and in a timely fashion.

2. MBQ will be consulted on the bridge design process to ensure water quality is maintained for their Trent River fishery. The design will consider impacts of machinery, oils and other bridge construction and operational impacts on water quality.

3. MBQ will monitor any archaeological works and details on construction activity as part of the Detailed Design. A communication protocol will be established between MBQ, Northumberland County and the Stage 2 archaeologist.

4. MBQ will be provided opportunities to review draft reports, detailed design work and the on-site Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment as part of the detailed design.

5. MBQ will be consulted with then the County sets major project review deadlines.

6. County will cover MBQ Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment monitoring expenses.

4.1.1 Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Comments Correspondence received on September 28, 2017 requested:

Provide any further information as necessary as the project progresses, especially where it relates to archaeology.

A monitor is to be present during all archaeology work that is to be completed in the coming stages of the project. Contact Amy Cowie to coordinate. Requests as much notice as possible.

The contacts include Chief Maracle, [email protected], Amie Cowie for archaeology, [email protected], and Nicole Storms for environmental, [email protected].

4.2 Alderville First Nation Keep appraised of any archaeological findings, burial sites or environmental impacts.

The County will continue to provide direction to project information on the web site.

4.2.1 Alderville First Nation Comments Correspondence received on August 28, 2017 requested information on the project and on the implementation plan. As this project falls into Williams Treaties and Treaty 20 territory, Alderville First Nations has an interest in the Project, as well as a vested interest in the archaeological work and potential impacts on water.

The contacts include Chief Marsden, [email protected] and Sky Anderson, [email protected].

4.3 Curve Lake First Nation The County will continue to provide information to Curve Lake First Nation pertaining to the Trent River crossing project.

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4.3.1 Curve Lake First Nation Comments On August 17, 2017 correspondence received from Chief Williams indicated the information requested was forwarded to the consultation staff.

On August 18, 2017 correspondence received inquired if an archaeological assessment was completed. IBI Group emailed the Stage 1 Assessment on August 29, 2017 to Curve Lake First Nation, stating the Stage 2 Assessment would be completed early in the detailed design process once the exact location of the bridge structure and associated works are confirmed.

In a letter dated November 22, 2017, Chief Williams advised Curve Lake First Nation Traditional Territory is incorporated into Williams Treaties Territory. Recommends contacting Karry Sand-Mackenzie, Williams Treaty First Nations Claims Coordinator at 8 Creswick Court, Barrie, ON L4M 2S7. An Archaeological Liaison is available to participate in archeological assessments. Keep appraised of any archaeological findings and burial sites

The contacts include Chief Williams, [email protected], Julie Kapyrka, [email protected], and Kaitlin Hill [email protected].

4.4 Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation The County will continue to provide information to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation pertaining to the Trent River crossing project.

4.4.1 Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation No comments have been received. The contact is Chief LaRocca, [email protected].

5 Reporting / Permitting / Consultation Requirements Summary

INVOLVED AGENCY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION

FEDERAL:

Parks Canada An In-Water and Shoreline work application will need to be submitted for the project prior to the start of detailed design. Through the application process which will continue until detailed design completion, different sections of Parks Canada will review and provide input on the project, including review by Cultural Resource Management Engineering and Operations.

In-Water and Shoreline work application.

Transport Canada A completed Notice of Works must be submitted following detailed design completion, and approved prior to commencement of work.

Notice of Works

PROVINCIAL:


Conservation plans should be developed for resources whose long-term viability might be in jeopardy due to the proposed undertaking. Consider conservation plans for the following properties and any other additional properties designated as heritage properties:

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1. BHR 1 located at 17 Second Street;

2. BHR 17 located at 94 Frank Street; and

3. BHR 22 located at 109 Saskatoon Avenue.


Cultural heritage evaluation would need to be conducted as part of the conservation plans for BHR 17 and BHR 22.

Cultural heritage evaluation


Where built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes are expected to be impacted through alteration to their setting, a cultural heritage documentation report by a qualified heritage consultant should be prepared in advance of construction activities and submitted to local repositories for archival purposes. Cultural heritage documentation reports should be completed for:

1. Cultural Heritage Landscape (CHL) 7 (east side of the Trent River as a whole and for its component parts that are to be impacted); and

2. CHL 2 (Alma Street streetscape).

Cultural Heritage Documentation Report


Conduct a Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment survey of the Second/Alma crossing early in the detailed design process once the exact location of the bridge structure and associated works is confirmed. As requested, involve the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte in the Stage 2 survey.

Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment

Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change

In accordance to the approved Trent Source Protection Plan, the County shall create a Risk Management Plan for road salt application prior to operation of the Project.

The County shall submit the Project’s Risk Management Plan to the Director of the Environmental Approvals Branch prior to operation of the Project

Road Salt Risk Management Plan


Sample river sediment in the vicinity of bridge construction to ascertain if there is any contaminated sediment that may have to be addressed or mitigated.

River sediment sampling technical memo


Proponent must assess whether there are any policies in the approved Source Protection Plan that apply to the Intake Protection Zone - 1 (where both the Bridge Street bridge and planned Second/Alma crossing are located) that would either prohibit the development or would require some other form of management.

Source Water Protection Plan technical memo

MUNICIPAL:

Northumberland County

Review, revise as needed and finalize the County’s property compensation policy once the detailed river crossing design is completed

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Northumberland County

The Municipality of Trent Hills will be required to pass an Official Plan Amendment to include a Second-Alma corridor crossing and any associated reclassification of roads.

Northumberland County must determine if a similar County Official Plan Amendment is required

Official Plan Amendment


The Municipality, in consultation with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will evaluate based on municipality policy if any additional properties designated as heritage properties will require preparation of a Heritage Impact Statement.

Decision of further heritage property designations and Heritage Impact Statement

FIRST NATIONS:

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte

Provide detailed environmental impact analyses required by federal and provincial agencies as part of the detailed design, and in a timely fashion.

Consult on the bridge design process to ensure water quality is maintained for their Trent River fishery.

Detailed Environmental Impact Analysis report(s)

Alderville First Nation Keep appraised of any archaeological findings, burial sites or environmental impacts.

Project Status notices

Curve Lake First Nation

The County will continue to provide information pertaining to the Trent River crossing project.

Keep appraised of any archaeological findings and burial sites.

Have archeological liaisons available to participate in assessments.


Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations

The County will continue to provide information pertaining to the Trent River crossing project.


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Appendix A - Parks Canada Templates

Generic Terms of Reference for preparation of a Detailed Environmental Impact Analysis (DIA) Report pursuant to the Parks Canada Interim Directive on Implementation of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012

Introduction

This Terms of Reference is meant to be used in conjunction with the Proponent’s Guide to Parks Canada Environmental Impact Analysis Process: CEAA 2012. The proponents guide provides context necessary to understand the role of a DIA in Parks Canada’s approach to environmental impact analysis. Copies of the proponent’s guide are available from local Parks Canada staff.

The Detailed Impact Analysis (DIA) must provide sufficient information to determine the significance of the project impacts on the federal lands (national park, national historic site, historic canal, or national marine conservation area) where the proposed project is to take place. Mitigation measures must be identified to eliminate or reduce predicted adverse environmental impacts. The Detailed Impact Analysis report should include content on all of the topics presented below.

Note that this generic terms of reference may be modified by Parks Canada for individual projects to more effectively focus the impact analysis on project specific issues or concerns.

1.0 Project

1. Scope of Project

Provide a general description of the principal project, any accessory projects and whether or not the project is part of a larger project. This description will clearly define for which project(s) and undertakings a decision is being sought. The concepts of linkage and interdependence shall be used to determine which projects and undertakings should be included in this DIA.

Interdependence is defined as follows: “If the principal project could not proceed without the undertaking of another physical work or activity, then that other physical work or activity may be considered as a component of the scoped project.”

Linkage is defined as follows: “If the decision to undertake the principal project makes the decision to undertake another physical work or activity inevitable, then that other physical work or activity may be considered as a component of the scoped project.”

Any related undertakings or known future or concurrent projects, should be evaluated and discussed in accordance with these definitions to clearly demonstrate the scope of the proposed project to be assessed. Note: Once the scope of the project is clearly defined and agreed to by Parks Canada and the project proponent, these terms of reference may require revision to reflect changes to the scope of the assessment required.

2. Background

Purpose and justification. Explain the reasons for the proposed project.

Alternatives to the proposed project, and alternate means by which the project can be undertaken. The consequences of potential alternatives, e.g. maintaining the structure or

operation under its current configuration, should be briefly discussed in order to explain the rationale for the selection of the proposed approach.

Relationship of the project to existing operations. Explain whether the project involves continuation of the operation in the same manner as presently exists, or whether changes in the nature of the operation are proposed. This should include a discussion of the present and future role of the operation in terms of visitor (both day user and overnight guest) service and experience.

Identify any permits required for redevelopment of the operation and associated projects, e.g. development, building and water permits, licenses of occupation, replacement leases.

Confirm conformance of the proposed project to relevant Parks Canada policy, directives and park management plans.

3. Project Description

This section shall include a detailed description of all undertakings (e.g. operation, construction, modification, demolition) in relation to all physical works and activities that have been determined to form the principal project and accessory projects as defined by the concepts of linkage and/or interdependence.

The description should include existing conditions as well as anticipated future changes. Future changes should be described in as much detail as is feasible, given that some aspects may be presently at a conceptual level only.

If applicable, describe how the development presently operates. Describe any future changes/trends anticipated to result from facility development. Include discussion of present and expected future patterns of use.

The project description should include detailed maps, design plans, drawings and photographs of existing and proposed facilities.

Describe utility service requirements and infrastructure, e.g. water supply, energy supply. This should include a description of the existing situation and any anticipated future requirements.

Quantify / estimate present and future water and energy use, and confirm that associated infrastructure has adequate capacity.

Describe the present methodology/infrastructure for waste (garbage, construction waste, and wastewater) handling and disposal. Describe anticipated future changes, if any.

Quantify / estimate present and future waste volumes, and confirm that associated on and off-site infrastructure has adequate capacity.

Describe conservation and efficiency programs incorporated into operations if applicable.

Provide estimated scheduling of overall development activities. Relate to the schedule for any associated projects. Discuss phasing if changes are to be carried out over several years/ seasons.

Describe general construction methods, materials, equipment to be used as part of the development proposal.

Describe clearing requirements (quantify area cleared, types and numbers/volume of vegetation to be removed) for development.

Describe excavation/fill requirements (quantity/type of material to be removed/replaced and how and where it will be disposed of/obtained) for development proposal.

Describe anticipated requirements/methodologies for dewatering of excavations.

Identify and quantify all toxic/hazardous materials to be used as part of present and future operations, maintenance and construction.

Identify methodology for storage, handling and disposal of fuels, toxic/hazardous materials.

Identify any requirements for off-site land use.

2.0 Site Description

Describe the environmental components, their distribution, their interrelationships and sensitivity to disturbance at and around the structure, operation, or activity being proposed. Any seasonal differences affecting environmental components should be identified.

This description will include the following:

Site location

Site size.

Site specific land use history (past, present and future).

Climate (general, micro).

Geology and hydrogeology (surficial, subsurficial, special resources).

Soil types and geomorphology.

Vegetation (including species composition, overstory, shrub and herb layer, densities, crown cover and special resources, i.e. rare plants or ecosites).

Hydrology, including nearby surface waters or wetlands.

Aquatic resources, water quality, fish species and habitat values in local water bodies.

Wildlife resources, including species composition, population densities, habitat use, travel corridors, seasonal use and special features or resources. This description should include the most recent information from applicable research, e.g. wildlife corridor studies and species– specific monitoring, as well as information from the Ecological Land Classification.

Aesthetic values, including local and distant views.

3.0 Environmental Impacts

Most projects will affect their surroundings to some extent. The DIA report will provide a thorough description of the predicted impacts on natural or cultural resources and characteristics of the environment that are important to key visitor experience objectives as a result of the development, future operation and maintenance. These impacts will be quantified where feasible. Off-site requirements such as staging areas, temporary or permanent storage or parking areas, will also be identified and quantified where feasible. For each heading, an estimate of temporal and spatial limits of potential impacts should be provided (i.e. short-term construction period vs. long-term operation).

3.1 Valued Ecosystem Components

The identification and assessment of impacts will focus upon the following:

3.1.1 Wildlife

Change in species composition and distribution, habitat change/ fragmentation, displacement, habituation, corridor impairment, endangered and special species that may be affected. This description should include potential impacts to small mammals and birds in addition to larger mammals.

This discussion should include impacts related to present and proposed future maintenance and construction activities and disturbance in the immediate vicinity of the operation.

3.1.2 Vegetation

Loss of or damage to vegetation, change in species composition or community structure, introduction of non-native species, effects on rare, endangered or special resource species should be discussed.

3.1.3 Soils and Landform

Discuss physical changes to landform and soils, including erosion potential that may result from excavation or other disturbance associated with the redevelopment proposal. Quantify areas of disturbance and volume of excavation.

3.1.4 Aquatics/Hydrological Resources

Identify anticipated impacts to aquatic or hydrological resources, e.g. water quality, aquatic habitat, algae, fish and invertebrate populations and species composition as a result of development and future operation.

Potential for erosion and related siltation of local water bodies during construction, and impacts related to surface runoff from parking areas, should be evaluated.

Expected changes in water consumption/wastewater production should be presented and evaluated for potential impacts to local and off-site aquatic and hydrological resources, including those associated with off-site waste disposal sites.

3.1.5 Pollution

Identify the potential for long and short term additions of pollutants to soil, water and atmospheric environments, and the impacts from such additions. The potential for existing soil and/or ground water pollution from previous use of the site should be discussed.

The potential effects of accidents, e.g. fuel spills, sewage spills, should also be discussed.

3.2 Cultural Features

Describe the influence of the development proposal on humans and human–related facilities and values. Identify the anticipated effects of construction and/or future operation on:

3.2.1 Aesthetics

Identify long and short term sensory effects. Long term aspects include facility and site aesthetics and local and distant views, e.g. views from local roads toward the facility. Short term effects include those related to construction activity, material storage, and stockpiling and disposal of construction debris.

3.2.2 Public Facilities and Services

Identify changes to visitor services, facilities and opportunities that are expected to result from the development and/or future operations. These changes may be short term, e.g. disruption to traffic during construction.

3.2.4 Cultural Heritage

3.2.3 Public Safety

Identify effects, adverse or positive, of development activities and /or future operations on public safety.

Identify anticipated impacts on archaeological and built heritage values.

3.2.5 Socio-Economic Impacts

Socio - economic impacts that result directly from changes to or effects on the environment (i.e. socioeconomic impacts that flow directly from the environmental impacts described in sections 3.1 and 3.2) should be clearly related to those environmental effects.

Anticipated contribution of the project to local economic values and visitor education, experience and enjoyment may be discussed.

NOTE: If no impacts are anticipated, state “no impacts” under the appropriate headings, and provide justification/support for that conclusion.

4.0 Mitigating Measures (Alternatively, may be include as subheadings under section 3.0)

The proponent will identify and describe the recommended mitigation measures that will be used to eliminate, avoid or reduce anticipated short and long term impacts of the project.

Mitigation measures should be clearly related to the potential impacts identified in the previous section. The proposed mitigation measures should be presented clearly and concisely. They represent firm, tangible commitments that the proponent will undertake to ensure the protection of natural and cultural resources and characteristics of the environment that are important to key visitor experience objectives.

Depending on the number and complexity of the impacts and mitigation measures identified, a summary table of impacts and mitigation measures may be required.

4.1 Valued Ecosystem Components

4.1.1 Wildlife - state mitigations.

4.1.2 Vegetation - state mitigations.

4.1.3 Landform - state mitigations.

4.1.4 Aquatics/Hydrological Resources - state mitigations.

4.1.5 Pollution - state mitigations.

4.2 Cultural Features

4.2.1 Aesthetics - state mitigations.

4.2.2 Public Facilities and Services - state mitigations.

4.2.3 Public Safety - state mitigations.

4.2.4 Cultural Heritage - state mitigations.

4.2.5 Socioeconomic impacts - state mitigations.

5.0 Cumulative Environmental Effects

The assessment of cumulative environmental effects is an important aspect of the DIA report. The DIA report must include consideration of cumulative environmental effects that are likely to result from the proposed project in combination with other projects or activities that have been or will be carried out.

Where there is likelihood for the proposal to contribute to existing cumulative effects on a valued component, further evaluation and discussion of the cumulative effects situation, and this proposal’s expected contribution to that situation, is required. This will include consideration of the general environmental effects of existing developments, projects that have been approved, and projects that have been (or will be) proposed and have a reasonable likelihood of being carried out, provided they have the potential to act in combination with the environmental effects of the proposed project.

The projects to be included in the cumulative effects assessment should be clearly identified. In order to determine which other projects and activities need to be considered as part of this cumulative effects discussion, geographic and temporal boundaries should be defined.

Note: Geographic and temporal scope of the cumulative effects assessment should be re-evaluated once project-specific impacts are identified.

Information related to likely future projects is available in Community Plans and Park Management Plans. Where there is insufficient information on future projects to assess their cumulative effects in detail, best professional judgment should be used and effects should be estimated to the extent that is feasible and reasonable. Only projects and cumulative effects that are likely must be considered.

This section should clearly identify the main issues and areas of concern to be addressed, e.g. impacts on wildlife habitat use and travel corridors, present and future trends in human activity in the area, and potential water quality impacts.

Trends and/or current status of important ecosystem components should be evaluated, e.g. are populations currently stable, increasing or decreasing? Any relevant targets, goals or guidelines should be presented. The sources of stress on valued ecosystem components should be identified and the relative contribution of this project to the situation should be evaluated. Discuss whether this project will enhance or diminish ecological integrity.

Any mitigation measures, both broad- scale and specific to this project that reduces cumulative effects should be identified. Residual, i.e. after mitigation, contributions of this project to cumulative effects should be identified.

Uncertainties and knowledge deficiencies, as well as monitoring and follow up requirements to address uncertainties, should be identified.

6.0 Residual Impacts

Assuming impacts are mitigated as recommended; describe the net environmental changes that are likely to result from project implementation.

7.0 Site Inspection Requirements

Indicate requirements for supervision, by both the proponent and Parks Canada, to ensure implementation of environmental protection measures during construction.

8.0 Monitoring Requirements

Determine whether a follow-up program is required after project completion and, if so, describe how it will be carried out. Monitoring/ follow-up requirements and responsibilities must be described in detail. The potential for a cooperative monitoring program between the proponent and Parks Canada should be considered.

The CEA Agency has developed a list of Considerations when deciding if a Follow-up Program is appropriate.

Environmentally Sensitive Area/Valued Ecosystem Components

The site of a proposed project or its potential area of influence is considered to be environmentally sensitive. For example, it is known to contain critical ecosystem components, or it is known to contain ecosystem components highly valued by society.

Protected Areas or Areas under Consideration for Protection

The site of a proposed project or its potential area of influence is an area of land and/or sea dedicated to the protection and maintenance of biological diversity, and of natural and associated cultural resources, and managed through legal or other effective means. For example, the potential adverse effects of a project on the ecological integrity of a national park may warrant a follow-up program.

Public Concerns

There is a need to address relevant project-related issues of public concern.

Accuracy of Predictions

It is appropriate to verify that the environmental assessment predictions were accurate. For example, a follow-up program could verify whether there are any adverse environmental effects that were not addressed in the assessment.

Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures

There is a need to verify that mitigation measures were effective in successfully addressing the predicted environmental effects.

New or Unproven Techniques and Technology

The environmental effects of a project were assessed using new or unproven analytical or modeling techniques.

The proposed project involves technology or mitigation measures that are new or unproven.

Cumulative Environmental Effects

Cumulative environmental effects assessment is an important or contentious component of the environmental assessment.

Nature of Project

There is limited experience implementing the type of project being proposed in the environmental setting under consideration.

The nature or scale of the project is such that specific types of environmental effects warrant careful monitoring (e.g., air emissions, wastewater discharges, erosion).

Limited Scientific Knowledge

The scientific knowledge used to predict the environmental effects of the proposed project is limited.

9.0 Knowledge Deficiencies

Identify knowledge deficiencies and describe how they will be overcome.

10.0 References

Provide a list of references used in the preparation of the Detailed Impact Analysis report.

Note: Document Submission Requirements

Interim documents need to be clearly marked as “Draft” copies.

Five printed copies and an electronic copy are required for the final submission.

Detailed Impact Analysis (BIA)

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1. PROJECT TITLE Provide succinct title accurately describing project being assessed.

2. PROJECT LOCATION Name the park, historic site, canal or NMCA where the project will take place.

3. PROJECT SITE(S) Provide geographic location(s) within the park, site, canal or NMCA where work will occur (e.g. townsite; watershed).

4. PROPONENT Indicate the name of Parks Canada project manager or name of external proponent,

5. PROPONENT CONTACT INFORMATION Provide address, office phone, cell phone, email address.

6. PROJECT DATES Planned commencement: YYYY-MM-DD Planned completion: YYYY-MM-DD

7. INTERNAL PROJECT FILE # Identify the file number for the project if there is a specific file numbering system for the field unit, park or site where the project is located.

8. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Briefly outline key details of the project. The amount of project description material included should be scaled to the size and complexity of the project and the potential for project activities to generate impacts of concern. Information should be detailed enough to allow evaluation of potential impacts.

If the project description template was used (located on the EA intranet tools and guidance page), simply copy in the relevant information. Otherwise, use the outline that follows to incorporate relevant details.

What/Why: Provide an explanation of what the proposed project consists of, including related activities or developments that will occur to support the project (e.g. construction of a yurt to provide accommodations, along with vegetation clearing, new outhouses, and trenching for utilities).

How: describe all phases (construction, operation, modification, decommissioning or abandonment) of the project and associated activities. For example, for an infrastructure project:

Describe site preparation activities, and if applicable, estimate dimensions of structures and area of disturbance.

Provide details regarding construction activities, such as methods, materials, equipment to be used Indicate any associated requirements (e.g., paving, vegetation removal, excavation and expansion of a

borrow pit, and two weeks of rock crushing). Include utility requirements and any changes in capacity or demand (i.e. water, electric, natural gas,

wastewater). Indicate any toxic or hazardous materials that may be used, including any cast in place concrete,

chemicals, fuels, paints, solvents or other toxins. Describe any ongoing activities during operation of any structure such as regular maintenance of

equipment Outline planned site reclamation or rehabilitation activities and any foreseen modifications,

decommissioning or abandonment. Refer to attached design plans & drawings as required. Include dimensions for infrastructure, material,

activities and equipment. For a physical activity such as a prescribed burn, describe building fire breaks, active fire stage and clean-

up.

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Where: Describe site size and location, including locations of any off-site linked activities. Describe existing facilities and identify if they are affected by the project. If available, provide relevant information on site history, such as previous use, contamination, buried

tanks, cables Include site photos and maps whenever possible

When: Provide any details related to construction scheduling (i.e. mobilization of equipment, construction phase) and timing of any clean-up and rehabilitation.

9. VALUED COMPONENTS LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED Identify valued components likely to be affected by project activities identified in the project description. Include consideration of potential adverse effects of the project on:

Natural resources Cultural resources Characteristics of the environment important to key visitor experience objectives

In addition, consideration of indirect effects of the project are required by CEAA 2012. Specifically, you must consider whether the effects of the project on natural resources may in turn cause:

adverse effects to health and socio-economic conditions of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples adverse effects to Aboriginal people’s current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes1.

(NOTE: This is a separate requirement from the need to consider whether Aboriginal Consultation is required – refer to Section 12(b) below regarding consultation considerations.)

The Effects Identification Matrix (Appendix 1) can be used to identify potential interactions between the project and the surrounding environment.

NOTE: If the project has the potential to adversely affect a listed species at risk (including effects to individuals, the residences of the individuals or the critical habitat of the species), refer to Appendix 2 for SARA Authorization information and documentation requirements.

NOTE: If the project has the potential to adversely affect known cultural resources or cultural resources that have not yet been identified or evaluated such as in-situ archaeological resources, ensure that a cultural resource management (CRM) specialist is consulted. The form in Appendix 3 (which is currently under development) should be provided to the CRM specialist to fill in.

In addition:

Identify the geographic area that should be assessed for each of these components (spatial scale) and over what time period impacts are to be examined (temporal scale).

Briefly document any components that you predict will not be affected, or do not need to be assessed, briefly note that how these factors were considered, to show why there was no further analysis.

1 Section 5(1)c of CEAA 2012 requires consideration of the indirect effects of a project, including “with respect to aboriginal peoples, an effect...of any change that may be caused to the environment on (i) health and socio-economic conditions, (ii) physical and cultural heritage, (iii) the current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes, or (iv) any structure site or thing that is of historical, archaeological, paleontological or architectural significance.”In addition, (i), (ii) and (iv) also applies to non-aboriginal peoples in instances relating to the exercise of a power, duty or function by Parks Canada under an Act of Parliament other than CEAA 2012. Since the EIA framework already requires consideration of direct and indirect effects to cultural resources, (i) and (iii) are the only requirements that are not separately addressed within the PCA EIA approach. Additional guidance on how to show consideration of indirect effects of a project to aboriginal peoples is being prepared.November 2013

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Ensure that all relevant specialists are consulted (i.e. from visitor experience, natural resource conservation, engineering, etc. in addition to CRM) and document these consultations in Section 17 below.

10. EFFECTS ANALYSIS Analyze and outline potential adverse effects to the valued components you identified in the preceding question. Focus on adverse effects that may require further investigation, which may be prevented, or that should be mitigated. Ensure that any potential impacts of the project on a listed species at risk (its individuals, the residences of the individuals or the critical habitat of the species) are included. The Effects Identification Matrix (Appendix 1) can be used to identify potential interactions between the project and the surrounding environment.

NOTE: If the project may affect an area sensitive to cumulative effects, and those effects will not come under the scrutiny of a broader planning exercise where cumulative effects may be more appropriately evaluated, then include an analysis of potential cumulative effects of the project.

11. MITIGATION MEASURES List all technically and economically feasible mitigation measures that directly address the adverse effects you have focused on. This must include all feasible measures that will be taken to avoid or lessen potential impacts of the project on any listed species at risk (including impacts on individuals, residences of the individuals or on the critical habitat of the species). Mitigations related to species at risk must be consistent with applicable recovery strategies and action plans.

NOTE: If one or more approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) are being used to mitigate some of the effects identified, refer to the BMP by name and indicate the mitigations to be applied. DO NOT list additional mitigation measures from the BMP that are not being applied.

NOTE: Specific detailed mitigation measures may be laid out in an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP), Sediment and Erosion Control Plan, or similar plan. If this is done, add the detailed plan to the project file once it is available.

12. CONSIDERATION OF THE NEED FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ABORIGINAL CONSULTATION

12 a) Indicate whether opportunity for public participation should be offered:

____ No ____ Yes If yes, provide a simple rationale, describe the process used to involve participants and summarize

comments received. Refer to results of other relevant consultations that addressed the same project (for example, in the context of management planning).

NOTE: Although it is neither necessary nor usually done for a BIA, there is discretion to offer the opportunity for public participation when it is considered to be appropriate and beneficial. This will depend on the project, its potential for adverse effects, and the anticipated degree of interest or concern. The public could be invited to comment on the project and/or its assessment. Adequate notice of the opportunity to participate in the BIA should be provided, and advanced planning will be required to determine how to record and report on the comments received.

12 b) Indicate whether there is a requirement for Aboriginal Consultation:

____ No ____ Yes If yes, provide a rationale including references to legal or other advice, describe the process used and

summarize the outcomes.

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13. EFFECT SIGNIFICANCE Briefly describe any residual adverse effects of the project (i.e. those effects remaining after mitigation) on the identified valued components, and identify if any of these residual effects are considered “significant”. In your rationale you may want to consider the following, as appropriate:

Criteria such as scale, magnitude, duration, reversibility, and the ecological context and/or cultural context of potential effects;

Whether the outcomes of the project are likely to exceed thresholds established under a regional study; Whether the timing of the proposal could result in important interactions with the environment (i.e.

construction or operation of a project during nesting season for migratory birds); Level of public concern at the local, national, and international levels; The potential for cumulative effects

The decision regarding significance is then reported in Section 18.

14. SITE INSPECTION Document whether a site inspection program will be required while the project is underway.

____ Site inspection required (there are site inspection templates on the EA intranet tools & guidance page)

____ Site inspection not required

If inspection is required, provide details such as: Proposed schedule Focus of inspections

15. SPECIES AT RISK MONITORING Describe how any potential adverse effects on a listed species at risk (including effects to individuals, the residences of the individuals or the critical habitat of the species) will be monitored. Monitoring methods must be compatible with the recovery strategy or action plan for the species.

16. SARA NOTIFICATION If a project on Parks Canada-administered lands has the potential to adversely affect a listed species at risk (and its critical habitat) beyond our lands, there is a legal obligation under S.79 of SARA to notify the responsible minister.

For effects to terrestrial species off our lands, notify the regional representative from Environment Canada

For effects to aquatic species off our lands, notify the regional representative from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Outline the nature of and response to any notification.

NOTE: Notification must be in written form, and may take the form of an email. It should outline the potential adverse effects as well as potential mitigation measures that are consistent with recovery strategies and action plans. Ideally notification should be done as early as possible in the EIA process so that advice from Environment Canada or Fisheries and Oceans Canada can be integrated into the EIA. SARA notification instructions including a letter template and a list of the regional contacts for EC and Fisheries and Oceans can be found on the EA intranet tools & guidance page.

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17. EXPERTS CONSULTED Include Parks Canada experts. Add as many entries as necessary for the project. Department/Agency/Institution: Date of Request: YYYY-MM-DD

Expert's Name: Title:

Contact Information:

Expertise Requested: Indicate the discipline or subject area in which expertise was sought . Response: Summarize the expert's response to the request (append correspondence as required and add to attachment list in Section 21).

18. DECISION Taking into account implementation of mitigation measures outlined in the analysis, the project is:

____ not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

____ likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

NOTE: If the project is identified as likely to cause significant adverse effects, CEAA 2012 prohibits approval of the project unless the Governor in Council (Cabinet) determines that the effects are justified in the circumstances. A finding of significant effects therefore means that the project CANNOT go ahead.

19. SIGNATURES AND APPROVAL EA Author (Add additional signature blocks for multiple authors as required) Name: Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Position:

Signature:

Review (Add additional signature blocks for multiple authors as required) Name: Eileen Nolan

Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Position: Environmental Assessment Officer, Ontario Waterways, Trent-Severn Waterway Signature:

Decision Approval Name: JEWEL CUNNINGHAM

Date: YYYY-MM-DD

Position: Director, Ontario Waterways Unit Signature:

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20. REFERENCE LIST List the main references and information sources used during preparation of the basic EIA.

21. ATTACHMENTS LIST List the items attached to this form that are part of the EIA.

22. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS / COMMENTS Use this space to record additional content as needed.

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23. TRACKING SYSTEM The project must be registered in the Parks Canada Interim Tracking System within the fiscal year the project took place. If the project is on hold, was cancelled, or was determined to be likely to cause significant adverse effects and did not go ahead, please indicate this information in the tracking system (see selections in the Assessment Status/Decision field).

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